cheat sheet

noun

1
: a sheet containing information (such as test answers) used secretly for cheating
2
: a written or graphic aid (such as a sheet of notes) that can be referred to for help in understanding or remembering something complex

Examples of cheat sheet in a Sentence

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Word History

First Known Use

circa 1935, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of cheat sheet was circa 1935

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“Cheat sheet.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cheat%20sheet. Accessed 4 Jul. 2024.

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